Exactly. I actually mix canola 2/3 with diesel 1/3 in 50 gallon batches and toss in a half bottle of injector cleaner. This I add 35 litres to my empty tank and top with diesel.
Anyone runing additives in their fuel?
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Exactly. I actually mix canola 2/3 with diesel 1/3 in 50 gallon batches and toss in a half bottle of injector cleaner. This I add 35 litres to my empty tank and top with diesel.
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just watch the cold starts as it also will 'gum' up the injectors a bit and throttle will be less smooth. To remedy this 1x/yr I use a product that you run through your system direct (undo a line and put it right in the can). I forget the name of it but it costs 15 bucks and takes 20mins..............a small price to save 50% on fuel cost.
just watch the cold starts as it also will 'gum' up the injectors a bit and throttle will be less smooth. To remedy this 1x/yr I use a product that you run through your system direct (undo a line and put it right in the can). I forget the name of it but it costs 15 bucks and takes 20mins..............a small price to save 50% on fuel cost.
This stuff by any chance?
Liqui Moly Diesel Purge 1Litre ( Complete system Clean) | eBay UK
I used it and it cleared up some light smoke I was getting from the 1HD-FT.
That's exactly the stuff. I got mine from NAPPA. Works extremely well. Smoother etc.
I also noticed lower EGTs with running 100% SVO. I run 14psi boost and have turned up my fuel to match and even hauling a loaded trailer (2000lbs+), I cannot exceed 600C even up big hills. I've read others are much higher using dino diesel. They may, however, be running more boost and fuel but my feeling is still that pure SVO provides less raw EGT. (probe pre-turbo)
I also noticed lower EGTs with running 100% SVO. I run 14psi boost and have turned up my fuel to match and even hauling a loaded trailer (2000lbs+), I cannot exceed 600C even up big hills. I've read others are much higher using dino diesel. They may, however, be running more boost and fuel but my feeling is still that pure SVO provides less raw EGT. (probe pre-turbo)
I've been using these fuel additives to ULSDiesel for the past 5 years in a 13B-T.
Canola biodiesel- up to 50% in the summer. plus
Canola oil- half the percent of biodiesel used.
with 0.2% acetone 0.2% pure gum turpentine
Unleaded Petrol- half the percent of Canola oil in the winter.
Canola biodiesel- up to 50% in the summer. plus
Canola oil- half the percent of biodiesel used.
with 0.2% acetone 0.2% pure gum turpentine
Unleaded Petrol- half the percent of Canola oil in the winter.
Hi John,
Are you saying you put 12% unleaded petrol in your winter tank?
aaron
Are you saying you put 12% unleaded petrol in your winter tank?
aaron
This may be getting into a different thread entirely but I was speaking with an old MB diesel mech on the weekend and he claims methanol as an additive is great for bringing the cetane rating of SVO up to that of dino. I'm not sure of the mix needed.
Anybody have any experience with this?
aaron
Anybody have any experience with this?
aaron
Just put a double dose of lucas upper in mine and she seems to be blowing a lot more grey smoke under load. I hope it is cleaning out the injectors from all the winter time idling. I bought a bottle of the Power Service cetane improver/lub/cleaner, will try that next, some good reviews from guys on the east coast.
If you want the Power Service to clean your injectors quickly, then a double dose in the tank is needed to start it off. But if you want real good results quickly, then do the Liqui Moly Diesel Purge. <If you buy it from a local retailer, you can often get it cheaper than online if you buy it by the case.> You can use the Power Service as a regular additive to keep the injectors clean. Liqui Moly also makes a product you just add to your tank but it is expensive and not as effective as the Diesel Purge going direct from a jar.
Thanks,
I will look into the purge, do you have to connect it inline? The fuel line going into the filter? Should probably change that too while I am at it.
I forgot, it is also sold here under the name Lubro Moly Diesel Purge. On how to do it, have a look at this TDI club thread: Easy Lubro Moly Diesel Purge How-To - with pics!! - TDIClub Forums
There are also some threads on it in this section of MUD.
There are also some threads on it in this section of MUD.
I've used up to 12% petrol at -25
I was told by the fuel injection shop that serviced my injectors to run stanadyne as an additive and to fill your fuel filter with it when you change it.
I dunno if it helps but I do it...
It can't hurt. They all tend to promote the stuff they sell - makes cents, eh.
I was talking to one of the techs here who's shop sells the same stuff. His opinion was that you should consistently use a lube additive in every tank. He said brand/type (commercial additive, veggie oil, 2 stroke) didn't matter as much as consistently putting it in every tank.
I was speaking with a retired MB trained tech over the weekend and he said methanol can be added to SVO to bring the cetane level up to that of dino. I haven't looked into it yet.
Can anybody comment on this?
Should this forum have a sub forum for fuel blending like the forums dedicated to svo/B100 etc.?
This topic seems to pop up every once in a while when someone asks about additives.
Isn't it cool how slick diesel combustion is compared to petrol combustion? So versatile. seems like the world would be better off with the flexibility of diesel motors vs petrol.
Can anybody comment on this?
Should this forum have a sub forum for fuel blending like the forums dedicated to svo/B100 etc.?
This topic seems to pop up every once in a while when someone asks about additives.
Isn't it cool how slick diesel combustion is compared to petrol combustion? So versatile. seems like the world would be better off with the flexibility of diesel motors vs petrol.
Isn't it cool how slick diesel combustion is compared to petrol combustion? So versatile. seems like the world would be better off with the flexibility of diesel motors vs petrol.[/QUOTE]
Eh men to that!, Big oil couldn't handle the drop in world fuel demand though
Eh men to that!, Big oil couldn't handle the drop in world fuel demand though
Alternative Fuels...SVO-Biodiesel-etc...
Eh men to that!, Big oil couldn't handle the drop in world fuel demand though
[/QUOTE]Big oil just adapts. They are now heavily invested in bio-diesel production from palm oil, soy oil, rapeseed oil, etc. The flip side is that it is often produced at the expense of food crops which add to the food crisis that many developing countries are experiencing. There are other ways of producing light crude (diesel) from the garbage we throw away: thermo-depolymerization (TDP)
What Is Thermal Depolymerization?
Thermal depolymerization - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
While the process works, it obviously is not financially feasible - desirable yet. Big oil doesn't care where their profits come from - just that they get as much profit as possible.
"Big oil doesn't care where their profits come from - just that they get as much profit as possible."
If anyone thinks that in a hundred years, no matter the fuel(s) the worlds using, we won't be buying it from the Exxon's, Shell's and Chevrons...You will be mistaken!
All big oil is in the energy business, no matter the source or basestock!
Doug
If anyone thinks that in a hundred years, no matter the fuel(s) the worlds using, we won't be buying it from the Exxon's, Shell's and Chevrons...You will be mistaken!
All big oil is in the energy business, no matter the source or basestock!
Doug
"Big oil just adapts. They are now heavily invested in bio-diesel production from palm oil, soy oil, rapeseed oil, etc. The flip side is that it is often produced at the expense of food crops which add to the food crisis that many developing countries are experiencing. There are other ways of producing light crude (diesel) from the garbage we throw away: thermo-depolymerization (TDP)"
I wasn't refering to the type of fuel they sell us, that doesn't matter, I was refering to the drop in demand because deisel engine are MUCH more efficient! If we all drove deisel pickups and SUV's can you imagine the drop in total volume of fuel demanded. That is the key, the petrol refieries are already built, they are not going to change them now, just stuff the petrol vehicle into North America because we can afford the ticket!
I wasn't refering to the type of fuel they sell us, that doesn't matter, I was refering to the drop in demand because deisel engine are MUCH more efficient! If we all drove deisel pickups and SUV's can you imagine the drop in total volume of fuel demanded. That is the key, the petrol refieries are already built, they are not going to change them now, just stuff the petrol vehicle into North America because we can afford the ticket!
Demand will never drop. Emerging major fuel consumers such as India and China will ensure that. Fuel is a global market, especially diesel fuel as it transports much better than gasoline. Talk to the Aussies, they have seen their prices go skyward over the last decade as they compete to buy fuel with those two major markets just off the coast of their wee island. 
Shipping is much more efficient at moving fuel than freight by commercial truck or train.
Shipping is much more efficient at moving fuel than freight by commercial truck or train.
